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1. After the Fall is a rock band from Sydney, New South Wales and formed in 2000. From the Central Coast of New South Wales, the band members are Ben Windsor (vocals), Andrew Atkins, Matthew Gore (bass) and Mark Warner (guitar). Popular songs include “Mirror Mirror” and “The Fighter”. The band have played at festivals such as Homebake, The Falls, Splendour in the Grass and Livid. They currently have four albums to date.

2. After the Fall (CT) - Progressive rock band from Connecticut formed in the 1980's. The band released a few albums exclusively on cassette which were re-issued on CD as a compilation titled Before... in the late 90's. They released three more albums In a Safe Place (1998), The Living Drum (2001) and kNOwleDGE in 2005 before going on hiatus. After the Fall regrouped in 2011 after being invited to perform at the inaugural year of the OhioProg progressive rock festival to be held in 2012.

3. After the Fall (NY) - Melodic Hardcore from Albany, NY since 2000. 2 full lengths recorded at Bill Stevenson’s studio THE BLASTING ROOM (descendents, rise against, less than jake) and also a few 7 inches and EP’s. After the Fall recently released FORT ORANGE on cd/lp and are currently on tour in support. COLLAR CITY is a new 3 song 7” released Jan 5 2010 on MIGHTIER THAN SWORD RECORDS.
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4. After the Fall (NE) - Alternative Rock Band from Omaha, NE officially since 2005. Recorded two full lengths: “We Invented A World” and “You Don’t Have to Sleep To Dream” recorded at Enamel studios and mastered by Alan Douches (Mastodon, A Day to remember) due to release Early 2010. Main Influences include The Used, Madina Lake, Anberlin, Taking back Sunday among many others.

5. After the Fall (IL) - Pop Punk/Emo band from Dixon, IL who released the album, Rumor Has It in 2004. The album includes the songs Ex-Girlfriend, Rooftops, and Missing Teeth on the Bathroom Floor. The band disbanded shortly after the release and most members now can be found in the band Kirkland.

6. After the Fall is also a melodic hardcore / post hardcore band from Corpus Christi, TX. They released an album, "Texas Roulette" in 2002.

The Fighter
After the Fall Lyrics

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Aquarius,
Eyes so green like a treetop canopy.
So curious,
Lips are red like a hilltop forest fire.
Oblivious,
Voice so sweet like a songbird singing choir.
So tell me now,
What's in your head?

My patience hanging by a thread.

'Cause I am the fighter,
And you are the fists tht bruise my face.
This burning desire,
Her innocence is such a waste.
Her innocence is such a waste.

Feel the lust,
Tip the scales like a prison ball and chain.
And take this trust,
Once it's gone it can never be regained.
'cause it's a must,
Truth be told all secrets see the light.
Tell me why?
My patience hanging by a thread.

'cause I am the fighter,
And you are the fists tht bruise my face.
This burning desire,
Her innocence is such a waste.
Her innocence is such a waste.

Save her, save me.
Save her, save me.

'Cause I am the fighter,
And you are the fists tht bruise my face.
This burning desire,

Her innocence is such a waste.
Her innocence is such a waste.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Fighter" by After the Fall are about a complicated and potentially abusive relationship. The song's protagonist is deeply in love with someone who they describe as being "oblivious" to their true intentions. The person's physical beauty is described in rich nature metaphors ("Eyes so green like a treetop canopy...Lips are red like a hilltop forest fire"), but the singer is clearly struggling with their own conflicted feelings. They are trying to make sense of the other person's motivations, asking "what's in your head?" but becoming increasingly impatient as their trust is broken.

The chorus introduces the metaphor of the "fighter" and the "fists that bruise my face". The singer imagines themselves as a boxer, locked in a violent battle with their love interest. They crave this person so intensely that they're willing to endure physical pain ("the fists that bruise my face") and sacrifice their partner's innocence ("her innocence is such a waste") just to be with them. The bridge section repeats "save her, save me", which seems to suggest that the singer is both trying to rescue their partner from potential danger while also saving themselves from their own destructive impulses.

The song is a powerful exploration of the darker aspects of love and relationships. The lyrics and music create a sense of tension and urgency, reflecting the singer's inner turmoil. The message of the song is that love can be dangerous and all-consuming, but it's up to each individual to decide whether or not to take the risk.

Line by Line Meaning

Aquarius,
Describing the physical appearance of the person, comparing the color of their eyes to a treetop canopy.

Eyes so green like a treetop canopy.
Further elaborating on the description of the person's eyes by likening them to the green foliage of a tree.

So curious,
Describing the personality of the person as being curious.

Lips are red like a hilltop forest fire.
Drawing a comparison between the color of the person's lips and a raging forest fire on top of a hill.

Oblivious,
Describing the person as being unaware or oblivious to something.

Voice so sweet like a songbird singing choir.
Comparing the sound of the person's voice to that of a sweet songbird in a choir.

So tell me now,
Asking the person to share their thoughts or feelings.

What's in your head?
Inquiring about what the person is thinking or feeling.

My patience hanging by a thread.
Implying that the artist is becoming impatient waiting for a response from the person.

'Cause I am the fighter,
Asserting that the artist is a fighter.

And you are the fists that bruise my face.
Suggesting that the person is causing the singer physical harm, like a boxer's fists bruising their opponent's face.

This burning desire,
Hinting at a powerful attraction to the person.

Her innocence is such a waste.
Mourning the fact that someone so pure and innocent is caught up in this toxic situation.

Feel the lust,
Referring to the intense and often uncontrollable desire to have physical intimacy with the person.

Tip the scales like a prison ball and chain.
Drawing an analogy between giving in to this lust and being weighed down by a heavy prison ball and chain.

And take this trust,
Suggesting that trust is being given to the person, perhaps in the form of vulnerability or sharing personal information and experiences.

Once it's gone it can never be regained.
Emphasizing the importance of trust and warning of the consequences of losing it, as it is difficult if not impossible to gain back once it is broken.

'Cause it's a must,
Stating that something is necessary or imperative.

Truth be told all secrets see the light.
Asserting that eventually all secrets are revealed or made known.

Tell me why?
Challenging the person to explain or justify their behavior and actions.

Save her, save me.
Appealing for help, suggesting that both the artist and the person are in need of saving.

'Cause I am the fighter,
Reasserting the artist's identity as a fighter.

And you are the fists that bruise my face.
Reiterating that the person is causing the singer physical harm.

This burning desire,
Repeating the idea of a strong attraction to the person.

Her innocence is such a waste.
Recalling the sentiment shared earlier in the song about the tragedy of someone so pure being dragged into such a toxic situation.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW JAY J ATKINS, CHRISTOPHER MARC BUTCHERINE, MATTHEW PETER GORE, MARK EDWARD WARNER, BENJAMIN WHITNEY WINDSOR

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